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53-man roster projection for Cardinals after 2 preseason games

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The Arizona Cardinals wrap up training camp today and they have played two preseason games. There have been injuries and changes in the depth chart.

If the Cardinals were to form their 53-man roster now, what would it look like?

Here is what my projections are based on what we have seen.

Quarterback

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Kyler Murray, Brett Hundley

Based on how Hundley has played, there should be no talk now of the Cardinals going and looking elsewhere for a backup. And based on what we have seen, there still isn’t any reason to believe they will keep three QBs on the active roster.

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